Over 40 years of friendship between John Kerry and director George Butler informs the narrative of Kerry's military service and anti-war activism.
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Over 40 years of friendship between John Kerry and director George Butler informs the narrative of Kerry's military service and anti-war activism.
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John Kerry stands before a Senate committee, delivering a powerful speech that marks a turning point in his life. "Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry" chronicles his military service in Vietnam and his subsequent role in the anti-war movement. The film features archival footage from the Winter Soldier Investigations and the Dewey Canyon III demonstrations in Washington, D.C. Interviews with veterans and associates, along with George Butler's photographs, provide context to Kerry's transformation from soldier to activist during a tumultuous era in American history.
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- See Kerry's Senate testimony on the Vietnam War.
- Find out about the Dewey Canyon III anti-war demonstrations.
- Meet key figures like Lenny Rotman and Wade Sanders.
Did You Know
- The film holds an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 85 reviews.
- Director George Butler began documenting Kerry in 1969, covering his leadership in the VVAW.
- The documentary is based on the bestselling book 'Tour of Duty' by Douglas Brinkley.
- The film features archival footage from events like the Winter Soldier Investigations.
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What is the approval rating of Going Upriver on Rotten Tomatoes?
Going Upriver holds an approval rating of 89% based on 85 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who directed the documentary Going Upriver?
George Butler directed the documentary Going Upriver.
What significant event does John Kerry's speech in the documentary relate to?
John Kerry's speech in the documentary relates to his testimony before a Senate committee regarding the Vietnam War.
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